Mirror Polished Surfaces
Handcrafted Piano Lacquer Finishes

The high-gloss lacquer surfaces of the works by Felix Schwake are created through a lengthy artisanal process involving numerous layers, sanding stages, and polishing phases. What matters is not merely the visible surface itself, but the precision of every individual step within the process.

Quality does not emerge only in the finished object. The very first interaction with the material already determines the later effect of the surface. Structure, preparation, and craftsmanship influence how light is reflected, how depth is perceived, and how the material behaves within space.

The reflective piano lacquer surfaces therefore possess more than a decorative function. Through their ability to reflect light, they respond sensitively to the colors, lighting conditions, and atmosphere of their surroundings. Architecture and object thereby enter into a direct spatial relationship with one another.

The works follow an approach that does not understand design as visual loudness. The high-gloss surfaces do not serve the self-staging of the object, but support its integration into space. Reflection, light, and material connect architecture and interior into a shared atmospheric order.

The reduction to clear geometric forms intensifies the effect of materiality and precision. Functions are fully integrated so that calmness and concentration can emerge. Architecture is understood as a background for life — not as a permanent visual assertion.

For this reason, the handcrafted production of the surfaces possesses not only technical significance. It forms part of a fundamental attitude toward design, material, and permanence. Precision emerges through attention to detail and through the ambition to make materiality consciously perceptible.

The works of Felix Schwake therefore position themselves between architecture, interior design, and functional art. Material, light, and use are not understood separately, but as a shared spatial experience.

Further insights into surfaces, materiality, and individual project developments are provided through personal consultation.